Reviews: Temperance, Battle Beast, LEAH (Reviews By Stief)
Temperance: Limitless (Scarlet Records)The second album from the Italian Quintet opens with an eerie choir of children singing, Oblivion then breaks into the distinct techno-infused metal we've come to...
View ArticleReviews: Lonely Robot, Band Of Spice, Desert
Lonely Robot: Please Come Home (InsideOut)Lonely Robot is the solo project of John Mitchell vocalist and guitarist of the second (and I think better) incarnation of It Bites, as well as being the...
View ArticleReviews: Level 10, Dracula, Pig Iron
Level 10: Chapter 1 (Frontiers)Level 10 is probably not the best name for a band but as far as members goes this 'supergroup' has 10 out of 10 for membership in this writes eyes. Drawing half their...
View ArticleReviews: Europe, Whiskey Myers, The Agonist
Europe: War Of Kings (UDR)Frontman Joey Tempest calls War Of Kings "the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath" and yes the spirit...
View ArticleReview: Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson: Hand. Cannot, Erase (Kscope)The king of progressive music returns, notice I said progressive music, this is because since starting his solo career, Wilson has not been content with any...
View ArticleReviews: UFO, Reign Of Fury, Crypt Sermon (Reviews By Paul)
UFO: A Conspiracy Of Stars (SPV)Okay; where the hell do you start with a band as legendary as UFO? Formed in 1969, loved by metal icons like Steve Harris and the rest of Iron Maiden and a million...
View ArticleReviews: The Answer, Trucker Diablo, Furyon
The Answer: Raise A Little Hell (Napalm)The Downpatrick rockers return with their fifth album and its back to basics with a sound not to dissimilar to their debut Rise. Swaggering bluesy, hard rock...
View ArticleAnother Point Of View: Anathema (Review By Paul)
Anathema: Liverpool CathedralIn 2014 Liverpool progressive rockers Anathema released the Distant Satellites album, which made the lists of many of the rock world’s top ten lists. It was a fabulous...
View ArticleThe View From The Back Of The Room: Corrosion Of Conformity
Corrosion Of Conformity, Bierkeller, BristolSince Corrosion Of Conformity's return in 2010 in their original three piece many were just wishing for the day when Pepper Keenan would return to the fold....
View ArticleAnother Point Of View: HRH United (Review By Paul, Alex & Chris)
Hard Rock Hell United, Hafan Y Môr , PwllheliAs the rain lashed down on the North Wales coastline, the first party of the Musipedia crew arrived at the holiday camp which would be the base for a...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Muse
Muse, Newport CentreWith the numerous gigs and albums that we here at the MoM review it is sometimes hard to muster excitement and anticipation, especially if the gig seems miles off. Luckily Muse did...
View ArticleReviews: Enslaved, Melechesh, Dead Shed Jokers
Enslaved: In Times (Nuclear Blast)Norway has always been a breeding ground for the most extreme forms of metal and one of their shining lights are Enslaved who have managed to release 12 albums of...
View ArticleReviews: Thunder (Monster Review By Nick)
Thunder: Wonder Days (EMI)After a 7 year wait and numerous sporadic reunions the fans of the mighty Thunder finally get what we have been waiting for; the tenth studio album from the rockers from...
View ArticleReviews: Motor Sister, My Wooden Pillow, Kamasupazundown
Motor Sister: Ride (Metal Blade)Motor Sister is band formed by Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian as a 50th birthday present to himself. The idea was to ask members of one of his favourite bands Mother...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: WhiskeyDick
WhiskeyDick, Howl, The Jonestown Flood, The Moon Club, CardiffOnce again in to The Moon club for a night of quality music, this venue is one of my faves as it mixes good beer, with a cosy atmosphere...
View ArticleReviews: Ranger, Sacred Blood, Automaton
Ranger: Where Evil Dwells (Spinefarm)Go back to a time when Slayer weren't the travelling soap opera they are now, back to when they were in their infancy when King, Lombardo, Hanneman and Arya all...
View ArticleReviews: Enforcer, Kyrbgrinder, Caelestia
Enforcer: From Beyond (Nuclear Blast)Swedes Enforcer have been doing the rounds for ten years and their leather and spandex clad retro metal has improved with every album, now usually the bands in this...
View ArticleAnother Point Of View: Vintage Trouble (Review By Paul)
Vintage Trouble: Motion, BristolA mere nine months ago, I reviewed VT for MoM and awarded them the prestigious 10/10 for their energised and classy performance at the Bierkeller. The band were on...
View ArticleReviews: Venrez, WhiskeyDick, Defy All Reason
Venrez: Children Of The Drones (Monarch Music Group)Some of you might remember that I reviewed Venrez's second album American Illusion in the early days of this blog and I was impressed by the band...
View ArticleReviews: Halestorm, The Gentle Storm, Royal Thunder
Halestorm: Into The Wild Life (Atlantic)Three albums (and two cover EP's) into their career and Halestorm stand on the precipice of superstardom, adapting their style slightly on their last album to...
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